Emery G. Nichols' Obituary
Mr. Emery G. Nichols, age 89, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 in Muskegon. He was born on August 25, 1928 in Grand Rapids to Edwin and Daisy (Sharp) Nichols, Sr. and resided in the area since 1953. Emery was a WWII Veteran, and served his county in the U.S. Army. He worked 25 years at Waterland Patrol and Guard Service before retiring in 1985, and 37 years at Brunswick Corporation before retiring in 1993. Emery was a sportsman and enjoyed all hunting, especially deer hunting and loved to ride motorcycles. On March 22, 1951, he married the former Hilde Bareis, and celebrated 66 years of marriage. SURVIVORS include, his wife, Hilde; three sons, Thomas Nichols of Twin Lake, Steven Nichols of Spring Lake, and David Nichols of Twin Lake; 5 grandchildren, Jason Nichols, Sean Nichols, David M. Nichols, Misty Nichols, and Jennifer Degen; 4 great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Gwen Nichols and Jamie Bo les; and brother, Edwin Nichols. Emery was preceded in death by his parents, and 4 brothers. A celebration of life will be announced at a later time. Share memories with the family online at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. (231) 759-8565.
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